Our Staff

Dave Sippel

Director of Youth and Family Ministries

Office: (973) 835-1144 ext. 28

Dave came to First Reformed Church in August of 2015. He enjoys speaking for youth camps and retreats. He has also been a seminar speaker at several youth and young adult ministry training events. Dave has also done some writing for the Immerse Journal Online and the Princeton Seminary youth ministry blog.

Dave began working in youth ministry during the summer of 1994. From 2001 to 2011 he served as a youth and young adult director at three of the largest United Methodist churches in Florida. From 2008 to 2016 he consulted with churches from 34 different states representing 13 different denominations.

Dave is a graduate of Asbury College in Wilmore, KY. He is currently taking classes at Western Seminary in Holland, Michigan. Dave is married to Teresa, and they have two sons; Grant and Cade. Dave loves the outdoors. He camps and hikes often. He can also be found kayak fishing every chance he gets.